Farmers across The Gambia wait for the money they earned from groundnut sales. They gave their crops almost two months ago but have not received payment. Many rural families face hard times because of this delay. QMoney should pay farmers over D789,000 for 21 tons of nuts. Different machines used for checking crops at various places cause part of the problem.
Farm leaders say cash works better than digital payment systems. Money paid right at buying spots helps farmers avoid extra travel costs. Payment issues affect many villages in the North Bank Region. Ndungu Charreh farmers need the most money with D2,851,000 unpaid. Four farming groups did receive praise from officials for following all rules correctly.
Farmers ask the government to speed up payments to local sellers first. They want officials to examine how payments happen in future seasons. The screening process needs to be the same everywhere to avoid confusion. These delays leave many farm families without the cash they need. Authorities must find ways to ensure farmers receive fair pay on time.
Farm leaders say cash works better than digital payment systems. Money paid right at buying spots helps farmers avoid extra travel costs. Payment issues affect many villages in the North Bank Region. Ndungu Charreh farmers need the most money with D2,851,000 unpaid. Four farming groups did receive praise from officials for following all rules correctly.
Farmers ask the government to speed up payments to local sellers first. They want officials to examine how payments happen in future seasons. The screening process needs to be the same everywhere to avoid confusion. These delays leave many farm families without the cash they need. Authorities must find ways to ensure farmers receive fair pay on time.
